Billing Specialist

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position may be filled remotely or at one of our locations.

Responsibilities

• Aid in initiating and implementing the monthly client billing process, including reviewing and editing proformas, modifying time and cost entries, writing off amounts, and ensuring rates are accurate.
• Ensure billing accuracy by verifying and compiling supporting documentation and acquiring proper approval documentation.
• Distribute invoices according to Firm and client guidelines, using e-billing systems like eBillingHub and third-party vendors such as Legal Tracker, TyMetrix 360, and CounselLink.
• Manage appeals for rejected invoices and coordinate with other departments for accounts receivable, client and matter setup, rate management, trust accounting, and unallocated funds.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and staff to address billing inquiries and provide client accruals, status updates, and budgets upon request.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed for billing-related tasks and assist with customized reporting requirements.
• Manage monthly billing workload and maintain addresses, invoices templates, and e-billing information within the firm's billing system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience with legal billing and client invoicing.
• Knowledge of electronic billing processes and procedures, with experience using eBillingHub preferred.
• Experience with third-party e-billing vendor sites such as Legal Tracker, TyMetrix 360, CounselLink, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, if needed.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience, ranging from $56,000 to $114,000 annually in California, and from $52,000 to $92,000 in Colorado, with similar ranges in other states and jurisdictions. The exact salary will vary based on location and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
• and more.